Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Blake Lively's Gossip Girl Reunion Amid Legal Drama: A Sweet Surprise

While her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues, Blake Lively reunited with one of her Gossip Girl co-stars

Gossip Girl Reunion, Legal Drama: Blake Lively's Tea-rific Comeback

In a shocking twist that has left fans reeling, Blake Lively - the stunning actress who sashayed her way through six seasons of Gossip Girl as Serena Van Der Woodsen - has reunited with one of her former co-stars in a new video promoting her latest venture: Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea drinks.

The 37-year-old beauty took to Instagram on Monday, where she shared a sultry sipping session with none other than Zuzanna Szadkowski, the Polish maid who kept Blair Waldorf's secrets on the hit CW series. The video, which has already racked up thousands of views, shows Lively lounging on a park bench when Szadkowski suddenly appears, flashing a warm smile and bearing gifts: two cans of Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea in Passion Fruit and Meyer Lemonade flavors.

Who did Lively reunite with for this new video? It was none other than Zuzanna Szadkowski, who played Polish maid Dorota Kishlovsky for Blair Waldorf ( Leighton Meester ) on the hit series.

As they catch up, Lively can't help but notice that her former co-star sounds "different" - but brushes it off as allergies. Szadkowski reveals she's got the "best tea," which Lively promptly samples, declaring it "crisp, balanced, nothing artificial." The two ex-co-stars chat about the nuances of good tea, with Szadkowski describing it as having "just the right amount of sweetness" and Lively confessing that it's hard to find such brews in their neck of the woods.

But amidst the tea-sipping camaraderie, fans can't help but wonder: what's the real story behind Lively's high-profile legal battle with Justin Baldoni? The Gossip Girl alum has been locked in a heated dispute with the actor since last year, when she accused him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign against her.

Just days ago, thescholarlynote.com reported that Lively had filed motions to compel subpoenas from multiple executives at Baldoni's production company Wayfarer. According to court documents, Blake initially served third-party subpoenas in March and is now seeking to enforce them. Eight high-ranking officials are listed as targets, including Ashmi Elizabeth Dang, Ahmed Musiol, Mitz Toskovic, Tera Hanks, AJ Marbory, Jennifer Benson, Shekinah Reese, and Jarriesse Blackmon.

The video begins with Lively scrolling through her phone while sitting on a park bench, as someone takes a few stealthy snaps of her.

In a shocking setback for Lively's case, a New York judge denied her request for a protective order this week, effectively paving the way for her text messages with Taylor Swift to be entered as evidence. The move has sent shockwaves through the entertainment community, with many speculating about the nature of Lively and Swift's relationship.

As the drama continues to unfold, fans can take comfort in knowing that at least one Gossip Girl reunion has brought joy - even if it was just a casual tea date between Blake Lively and Zuzanna Szadkowski. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!

She's joined by Szadkowski, as they smile and hug, as Lively says, 'It's good to see you,' as Szadkowski says, 'So nice to see you'

Szadkowski adds, 'I have tea,' as Lively asks, 'Good tea?' Szadkowski replies, 'Oh, the best tea,' and reveals a can of Betty Booze Vodka Iced Tea with Meyer Lemonade.

Szadkowski replies, 'Yeah, no kidding, and just the right amount of sweetness,' as Lively asks what else she has.